How far is West Memphis, AR from Texarkana, AR?
The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Texarkana, AR is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Memphis and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Memphis and Texarkana.
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Start on the route
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right
775 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp left
1982 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
111.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
112.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue
1042 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
1998 ft · 45 sec · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
1341 ft · 39 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto East 20th Street
148 m · 21 sec · East 20th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 20th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Memphis and Texarkana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Memphis to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from West Memphis and 135 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shannon Hills.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Memphis and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 249.47 mi (401.48 km).
#1 West Memphis
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 24,158 |
| Coordinates | 35.1464800, -90.1845400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 20th Street (-94.037686, 33.441936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.39 | $102.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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